Hazardous Materials Specialist III - Fire (County Promotional)

The Job

THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position.

Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District , Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) , is recruiting for Hazardous Materials Specialists III (HMS-III) to perform a variety of assignments which require interpreting and implementing hazardous materials laws and regulations, providing informational services to the public, and performing related field and office duties as required. HMS-III may specialize in one or more Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) programs, provide technical and programmatic expertise and training to other inspectors, manage grants, and participate in related local or statewide groups/committees. HMS-III's in Safety positions are assigned as members of the Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT). The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Section, including Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and CUPA sections to meet the needs of OFM.

For more detailed information, refer to the Hazardous Materials Specialist III (Fire Department) job description.

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 12 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan

Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Specialized Fire Services Unit .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Certificate: Must possess and maintain a current Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health throughout employment.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Mileage reimbursement is available .
Special Certifications: Some positions may require additional specific certifications, such as International Code Council - Underground Storage Tank Inspector (ICC-UI) or California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) Hazardous Materials Specialist. Employees will typically have 6 months to acquire required certifications.
Safety Positions: Some positions in this class may have the opportunity to become members of the Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT), which requires rotation for after-hours emergency response, performs other emergency response functions as needed, and must possess and retain certification as a Hazardous Materials Specialist with the State of California.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Must possess both Registration and Experience as follows: Registration : Must possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) with the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Proof of REHS possession MUST be submitted with the application. -- AND -- Experience:
Total of two (2) years' experience: One (1) year of experience as a REHS in California; PLUS, one (1) additional year of experience as a REHS and/or as a Hazardous Materials Specialist (or equivalent to OFM's HMS) in a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) or Participating Agency (PA).

NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience, including your experience in managing grants and training staff, as well as your regulatory, technical, and programmatic experience.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of related programs, possess strong organization and time management skills, and exhibit excellent writing and communication skills. Knowledge of EnvisionConnect or Accela Software, California Environmental Reporting System (CERS), and Microsoft applications is also desired.

Selection Process

Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Specialized Fire Services MOU

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 6/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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